Runco Vx 4000d Projector User Manual
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Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 19 PREL IMINARY 3.1 Remote Control Battery InstallationTo install batteries in the remote control: 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. 2. Insert the batteries included with the remote control. Ensure that the polarities correctly match the and markings inside the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover. With the touch-screen remote: After a few seconds, the remote starts up automatically and an Introduction screen appears. The remote control beeps twice to indicate that it has started up successfully. Notes on Remote Control Operation The remote control can be used to control the VX-4000d/VX-5000d within the ranges shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. Available Range of the Remote Control 3. Installation 1. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries. 2. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. Touch-Screen Remote Standard DHD Remote Note Approx. 7m / 23ft Approx. 30m / 100ft
Installation 20 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY Do not drop the remote control or expose it to moisture or high temperature. The remote control may malfunction under a fluorescent lamp. If that occurs, move the DHD Controller away from the fluorescent lamp. Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote control and the IR receiver on the DHD Controller or projector. If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the batteries with new ones. Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control. If this happens, point the remote control at the DHD Controller or projector and repeat the operation. The signal from the remote control can be reflected by walls or other surfaces. Note
Installation Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 21 PREL IMINARY 3.2 Quick Setup Table 3-1 gives a quick overview of the VX-4000d/VX-5000d installation process. The sections following this one provide detailed instructions. Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video installation specialist. Table 3-1. Installation Overview StepProcedureFor Details, Refer to page... 1Choose a location for the projector22 2Install CineWide (secondary anamorphic) lens (optional)27 3Connect the DHD Controller to the projector28 4Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller30 5Connect external controller to RS-232 port (optional)34 6Connect other home theater components to 12-volt trigger outputs (optional)34 7Apply power to the projector 35, 37 8For rear-screen and/or ceiling-mount installations, select the proper picture orientation 37 9Lens adjustments: projected image size (zoom), position (shift) and focus25, 38 10 Projector calibration: adjust the following for each input, starting with Component SD; save settings when finished: Aspect ratio Brightness Contrast Color level Tint Input position 41 through 48 Note
Installation 22 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY 3.3 Installation Considerations Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. Installation TypeChoose the installation type that best suits your needs: front or rear screen, floor mount or inverted mount. Table 3-2 compares these various installation methods. Ambient LightIn general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image. Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant. ➤ Table 3-2. Projector Installation Options AdvantagesConsiderations Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation Easy to set up Can be moved or changed quickly Easy to access Shares floor space with audience Front Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation Does not take up audience space Projector is unobtrusive Projector cannot be accidentally moved Installation is more permanent Projector access is more difficult Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation Projector is completely hidden Projector is easily accessed Usually good ambient light rejection Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen, Inverted Mount (ceiling) Installation Projector is completely hidden Usually good ambient light rejection Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen, Floor Mount with Mirror Projector is completely hidden Usually good ambient light rejection Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher ➤
Installation Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 23 PREL IMINARY Throw DistanceThrow distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen. You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-2. The result of this calculation tells you roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen. Figure 3-2. Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance Ranges - VX-4000d: Table 3-3 lists the available lens options for the VX-4000d and their associated throw ratios. Table 3-3. VX-4000d Lens Options and Throw Ratios Lens Option (Note 2) Throw Ratio (Throw Dist. ÷ Screen Width) Throw Distance Range (in inches, with 100-inch Wide Screen) MinimumMaximum Proteus A0.64 (Fixed)For rear-screen installations only. Contact Runco Technical Support for more information. Proteus B1.22 - 1.44122144 Proteus C1.45 - 1.76145176 Proteus D1.82 - 2.39182239 Proteus D with CineWide1.38 - 1.80138180 Proteus E2.42 - 3.57242357 Proteus E with CineWide1.84 - 2.70184270 Notes: 1. Throw distance does not affect image quality, provided these ranges are taken into account. 2. Only the Proteus D, E and F lenses can be used with the optional CineWide (secondary anamorphic) lens. Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here. Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (w) x Lens Throw Ratio Screen width (w) TD VX-4000d Throw Ratio: refer to Table 3-3 VX-5000d Throw Ratio: refer to Table 3-4
Installation 24 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY Throw Distance Ranges - VX-5000d: Table 3-4 lists the available lens options for the VX-5000d and their associated throw ratios. Proteus F3.63 - 5.72363572 Proteus F with CineWide2.75 - 4.33275433 Table 3-4. VX-5000d Lens Options and Throw Ratios Lens Option (Note 2) Throw Ratio (Throw Dist. ÷ Screen Width) Throw Distance Range (in inches, with 100-inch Wide Screen) MinimumMaximum Telesto A0.80 (Fixed)For rear-screen installations only. Contact Runco Technical Support for more information. Telesto B1.64 - 1.97164197 Telesto C2.02 - 2.70202270 Telesto C with CineWide1.53 - 2.04153204 Telesto D2.84 - 4.80284480 Telesto D with CineWide2.15 - 3.63215363 Telesto E4.92 - 7.90492790 Telesto E with CineWide3.73 - 5.98373598 Notes: 1. Throw distance does not affect image quality, provided these ranges are taken into account. 2. Only the Telesto C, D and E lenses can be used with the optional CineWide (secondary anamorphic) lens. Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here. Table 3-3. VX-4000d Lens Options and Throw Ratios (continued) Lens Option (Note 2)Throw Ratio (Throw Dist. ÷ Screen Width)Throw Distance Range (in inches, with 100-inch Wide Screen) Minimum Maximum Notes: 1. Throw distance does not affect image quality, provided these ranges are taken into account. 2. Only the Proteus D, E and F lenses can be used with the optional CineWide (secondary anamorphic) lens. Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here.
Installation Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 25 PREL IMINARY Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that completely fills the screen. Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other, as shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Projector Placement Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift If it is not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3-3, you can use the lens shift controls to center the image on the screen. Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width, as shown in Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5. Figure 3-4. Vertical Lens Shift Height Projection DistanceCeiling Ceiling Installation Screen Height Floor Lens Center Projection Distance Floor Installation Lens Center x Lens Center x ScreenLens Center Base plate to lens center = approx. 5-6 (depending on the amount of lens shift) 50% Height Lens Shift (0.5 x H) 100% Height Lens Shift (1.0 x H) 150% Height Lens Shift (1.5 x H) Screen Center0% Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens is used in this example.
Installation 26 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY Figure 3-5. Horizontal Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift - VX-4000d: The VX-4000d zoom lenses (Proteus B through F) provide up to 50% of vertical lens shift in either direction. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 27.00 inches (0.69 meters) above or below the screen center. (Vertical lens shift is not possible with the Proteus A lens.) Vertical Lens Shift - VX-5000d: The VX-5000d zoom lenses (Telesto B through E) provide up to 100% of vertical lens shift in either direction. For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 54.00 inches (1.38 meters) above or below the screen center. (Vertical lens shift is not possible with the Telesto A lens.) Horizontal Lens Shift: The VX-4000d zoom lenses (Proteus B through F) and VX-5000d zoom lenses (Telesto B through E) allow up to 15% of horizontal lens shift in either direction (left or right). For example, with a 96 x 54-inch (16:9) screen, you can shift the image up to 14.40 inches (36.58 cm) left or right of the screen center. (Horizontal lens shift is not possible with the Proteus A or Telesto A lens.) 0%Screen Center 100% Width Lens Shift (1.0 x W) 50% Width Lens Shift (0.5 x W) 150% Width Lens Shift (1.5 x W) Screen Width (W) Note: This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities. No particular lens is used in this example.
Installation Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual 27 PREL IMINARY Folded OpticsIn rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-6. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your dealer for assistance. Figure 3-6. Folded Optics Other ConsiderationsOther considerations and tips that can help improve your installation: Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35°C (95°F). Keep the projector away from heating and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry, which may affect performance. Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these include slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers and elevators. 3.4 Installing the Optional CineWide Lens If you are installing a VX-4000d/VX-5000d with the optional CineWide or CineWide with AutoScope system, install the secondary anamorphic lens in accordance with the instructions provided with the lens installation kit. Screen Mirror
Installation 28 Runco VX-4000d/VX-5000d Owner’s Operating Manual PREL IMINARY 3.5 Mounting the VX-4000d/VX-5000d There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. Floor MountingIn typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface such as a table or cart. Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site to site. If possible, lock the wheels when it’s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation. Ceiling MountingThe projector can also be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture. This type of mounting is recommended for fixed installations and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience. Adjusting the Projection Angle If the VX-4000d/VX-5000d is ceiling-mounted and the screen is significantly lower than the projector, you can tilt the projector at a slight angle by adjusting the ceiling mount. If you do this, you may need to shift the image or apply keystone correction using the OSD controls, to compensate. For detailed instructions, refer to Using the On-Screen Menus on page 39. 3.6 Connections to the VX-4000d/VX-5000d and DHD Controller Proceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the VX-4000d/VX-5000d, your video sources, external controller(s) -- if present -- and AC power. When connecting your equipment: Turn off all equipment before making any connections. Use the correct signal cables for each source. Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them. Connector Panel AccessYou can access the connector panel through the cable opening at the bottom rear of the projector (see Figure 2-1 or Figure 2-2). Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX-4000d/VX-5000d The VX-4000d/VX-5000d is designed to receive only video input signals directly from the companion DHD Controller/Processor. All signal sources should be connected to the appropriate inputs on the rear panel of the DHD. The signal from the DHD is then output to the VX-4000d/VX-5000d projector through an RGB or DVI cable. ➤ ➤ ➤ Use only the Runco-approved ceiling mount kit designed for your projector. Note ➤ ➤ You CANNOT connect signal sources directly to the VX-4000d/VX-5000d. They MUST be routed through the DHD Controller for proper operation.Note